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CMMC Gap Assessment Grants

Free grants for defense contractors to cover the cost of a professional CMMC Gap Assessment. Valued at $5,000 to $25,000, these grants remove the financial barrier to CMMC certification.

Grant Value

$5K to $25K

Covers professional CMMC Gap Assessment costs

Typical Timeline

3 to 6 Weeks

From application to completed assessment

CMMC Deadline

2025 to 2026

DoD contracts are phasing in CMMC requirements

Understanding CMMC Certification Levels

Know which level applies to your contracts before applying for a grant.

Foundational

Level 1

For companies handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) only.

17 practices
FAR 52.204-21
Annual self assessment

Advanced

Level 2

For companies handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Most common level.

110 practices
NIST SP 800-171
Triennial C3PAO assessment

Expert

Level 3

For companies on the most sensitive DoD programs with advanced persistent threats.

110+ practices
NIST SP 800-172
Government led assessment

What the Grant Funded Assessment Covers

Current State Analysis

Comprehensive review of your existing cybersecurity controls against CMMC requirements

Gap Identification

Detailed identification of all gaps between current state and CMMC compliance

Risk Prioritization

Risk based prioritization of identified gaps to guide remediation efforts

Remediation Roadmap

Step by step plan to achieve CMMC compliance within your timeline and budget

SSP Review

Review or initial development of your System Security Plan (SSP)

POA&M Development

Plan of Action & Milestones document to track your path to certification

Eligibility Requirements

Current DoD prime contractor or subcontractor
Company bidding on DoD contracts requiring CMMC
Business in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supply chain
Not yet CMMC certified (gap assessment is the first step)
U.S. based business with active or pending DoD contracts
Willing to work with a CGA approved assessment provider

Get Assessed by CMMCReadyNow.com

CMMCReadyNow.com is our preferred CMMC assessment partner. Their expert team specializes in CMMC Gap Assessments and can guide you from assessment through certification.

  • CMMC certified assessors
  • Experience with 100+ DoD contractors
  • Full documentation support
  • Post assessment remediation guidance

Act Now — CMMC Requirements Are Rolling Out

The DoD is phasing in CMMC requirements across all defense contracts. If you are a defense contractor, you will need CMMC certification to continue winning and maintaining contracts. Starting with a Gap Assessment now gives you the time to remediate before your contracts require it.

Start Your CMMC Journey Today

Apply for a CMMC Gap Assessment grant and take the first step toward certification — at no cost to you.